magenta
UK: məˈdʒɛntə | US: məˈdʒɛntə
n. 1. A vivid purplish-red color.
n. 2. (historical) A dye originally derived from aniline, named after the Battle of Magenta.
The word "magenta" originates from the name of the Italian town Magenta, where a significant battle occurred in 1859 during the Second Italian War of Independence. The vibrant purplish-red dye, first synthesized around the same time, was named in honor of the battle. The suffix "-a" simply nominalizes the term. Unlike many color names derived from natural objects (e.g., "ruby"), "magenta" is uniquely tied to a historical event and industrial innovation.
She painted her nails a bold shade of magenta.
The artist mixed red and blue to create a perfect magenta hue.
The 19th-century textile industry popularized magenta dye.
The sunset blazed with streaks of magenta and gold.
His tie, a striking magenta, stood out against the gray suit.